Fire razes Samuda market

PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Fire has razed hundreds of shop-houses in Samuda market, East Kotawaringin regency.

The fire late Sunday evening also destroyed several boats anchored at the market's quay. Samuda is the biggest coconut producer in the province.

As reported by Antara, local residents suspect an explosion in a small welding shop started the fire.

"The fire razed only shops located in the old shopping center and did not touch the newly built center," said Ereng, a local resident. The new shopping center was built after fire totally destroyed buildings there. (prb)